Vedic astrology believes in the nine planets named as Navagrahas are cosmic entities that control human life. It is a nice combination of science as well as spiritual proportions as each of them corresponds to a particular deity of India.
Navagrahas and Their Deities
Sun (Surya): Symbolises life force and is associated with Lord Surya.
Moon (Chandra): Regulates feelings and related to Goddess Shiva in Hindi.
Mars (Mangal): Related to power and corresponds to Lord Karthikeya.
Mercury (Budha): Used for head, shoulders and is associated with Lord Vishnu.
Jupiter (Guru): Relates to Lord Brihaspati and symbolizes the aspect of wisdom.
Venus (Shukra): Regulates beauty and it’s connected with Goddess Lakshmi.
Saturn (Shani): Is associated with discipline and Lord Shani dev.
Rahu and Ketu: Are related to shadowy gods and represent karmic forces.
Worship and Remedies
For a specific Navagraha mantra.
Perform act of propitiation and offer light lamps in front of the images of planetary deities or offer flowers.
It is necessary to wear gems or yantras regarding afflicted planets.
FAQs
Are Navagrahas major and minor planets of Indian astrology or they are the same as the planets of Western astrology?
No, actually Vedic astrology consists of Rahu and Ketu which are not actual planetary objects.
How do these Navagraha remedies act?
They counter act unhealthy impacts on our planet and increase positivity.